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Trump Budget Likely To Meet Political Buzz Saw In Congress

What to Expect
The Pentagon is expected to release its defense budget May 23, one anticipated to provide $603 billion and focus on improving military readiness. Last year, the Defense Department received $516.1 billion from Congress, plus $76.6 billion in additional money to fight wars. Those counting on even more robust increases should look ahead to the fiscal 2019 budget, which will be informed by the Trump administration’s new National Military Strategy, due in August.
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News flash guys: ALL presidential budgets only live long enough to be delivered in the Congressional mail. Not too long ago Obama was President, the House and Senate were both Democratic and his budget was killed by 96-0 in the Senate. Rinse, wash, repeat.

What doesn't change is the media, ALL media, acting as if Presidential budget requests mean anything beyond posturing.